Every Joshi for Ashwood volunteer is asked to read, understand and agree to abide by our Statement of Purpose and the Voices of Ashwood Charter, set out below. You confirm your agreement by ticking the box on the Volunteer Sign-Up Form.
Our Statement of Purpose
What is our purpose?
To identify, support and get elected a capable, values driven independent candidate to represent the District of Ashwood in the Victorian State Parliament.
What are we?
We are a volunteer community group dedicated to doing democracy and community better in the District of Ashwood through consultation, awareness raising and activism.
Who is this for?
People in Ashwood who want to stay informed, have their say and engage with their State political representative, so they can actively participate in politics and civic life and do democracy better in Ashwood.
What are our values & behaviours?
We uphold and abide by the Ashwood Charter.
What do we do?
We actively engage with the people of Ashwood to develop support for, identify and get elected a suitably qualified and values driven candidate to truly represent them in our State Parliament.
What will be a measure of our success?
- To raise awareness in the District of Ashwood to the need for a truly Independent candidate to represent them in Spring Street.
- To get a truly independent candidate elected in the seat of Ashwood.
The Voices of Ashwood Charter
The Voices of Ashwood Charter describes the way we engage with people and do politics. It expresses the values and behaviours we hold dear, the way we relate to our fellow citizens and the principles that guide how we arrive at decisions and courses of action. This Charter applies equally to our elected representative.
The values we abide by
- Respect
- Integrity
- Inclusivity
- Positivity
The behaviours we each strive to adopt
- We strive to be kind, compassionate and welcoming
- We strive to listen respectfully and learn from others
- We strive to engage constructively
How we decide and act
- We actively engage with the community to reflect their concerns in decision-making.
- We use evidence based, scientific and sociological advice to formulate policy and decide on courses of action.
- We support open, transparent and accountable government.
- We seek to build a fairer society that respects human dignity and the well-being of all its citizens.
Voices of Ashwood Guiding Principles
- Genuine community consultation and representation
- Equality for all
- Integrity and Accountability
- A healthy and sustainable future
“I agree to conduct myself in accordance with the Voices of Ashwood Charter.” — by ticking the agreement box on the Volunteer Sign-Up Form, you’re confirming this on the record.